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Research shows 21 people a day seek treatment for problematic alcohol use

Experts say the figure may be heavily underreported.

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Sep 1st 2018, 7:30 AM

'While the rest of us are looking forward at this time of year, they're feeling the dread and the anxiety'

Christmas can be a particularly trying time for problem drinkers and their families, an addiction counsellor said.

22.7k

Dec 21st 2017, 10:00 PM

Alcohol pricing: Here's how the planned changes will affect your pocket

The government has announced that it will be setting the price of alcohol at €1 a unit.

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Dec 9th 2015, 11:19 PM

Bottles of wine look likely to be set at a minimum of €8, cans of beer at €2

It would be part of minimum-pricing laws to set a floor price on beer, wine and spirits.

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Jun 22nd 2015, 8:46 PM

Opinion: The first step to fixing Ireland's alcohol problem? Fight back against the drinks industry

88 people die every month in Ireland as a direct result of alcohol. Drink is wreaking havoc on our health and finances – and it’s time to push back.

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May 30th 2014, 7:30 AM

How alcohol affects Ireland in 4 stark graphs

A major HSE report yesterday looked at the harm alcohol causes in Irish society – and it made for grim reading.

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Mar 25th 2014, 6:30 AM

How much does alcohol abuse affect others in Ireland? A lot, says a new report

The harm experienced by people due to their own drinking is only part of the story argues Alcohol Action Ireland.

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Mar 24th 2014, 12:36 PM